First time growing outdoors. My back yard 99% tared patio. I am growing Lemon haze, chocolope, and eldorado. I live in new england any hints or tips i should know?
If there's a question about heat from the blacktop, I wouldn't paint the bucket a dark color. That will keep the contents hotter.
When it comes time to transplant into a bigger pot (and that time WILL come) I would consider a tan colored 20 gallon smart pot. And put it on bricks so it is up offa the blacktop.
RE: Transplant to bigger house ... don't wait till she shows signs of stress. You prolly should wait a bit, but in about three or four weeks you need to do it. You may need a friend to help, and you may need to cut the plastic bucket and do it that way, but do it.